Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Francis Parker School Arrives in Vietnam
After a long journey the Francis Parker School groups arrive in Vietnam. Here are some reflections from their first day. North to South VietnamOur first day in Vietnam, we woke up at 7 a.m. and had breakfast at the highest floor of our hotel with a view of all of Hanoi. We then got on a bus with Alex, our… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Community,Global Education,PWT Guest Bloggers,Student Community Service,Student travelers,Vietnam Student Trips
Saturday, January 14th, 2012
Our New Year's Resolution: Shifting the Focus to Global Education
It’s the New Year, and around the world a flurry of resolutions is being made. We all know the usual suspects—exercise more often, eat more healthily, spend more time with our families—but imagining resolutions on a larger scale is often where it really gets interesting. If the United States were to ponder its New Year’s resolutions, what might they be?One… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Community,Global Education,Live Learn Travel
Wednesday, January 04th, 2012
Vietnam War Survivor, Kim Phúc: Educational Event (Jan. 19 @ 7pm)
This month we invite you to spend an evening with us at the Lobero Theatre for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance to hear Kim Phúc, the Vietnam War's famous child survivor speak. A Conversation with Kim Phúc "The Girl in the Picture": 40 Years of Forgiveness will take place Thursday, January 19th in Santa Barbara beginning at 7pm.Kim Phúc is… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Community,Global Education,Kim Phúc,Kim Phúc Vietnam War Survivor,Vietnam Student Trips
Monday, December 12th, 2011
Tuesday Travel Tips - Acts of God and Terrorism: How to prepare for the unforeseeable or highly unlikely events?
Visit the Central Intelligence Agency’s International Travel page Cross reference all of the health and safety information you have gathered from the research we recommended in our previous post "Health Preparations - One size fits a few, but not you". Register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) so the State Department knows your plans, can communicate with you in… [Read Full Article]Global Community,Live Learn Travel,Student Travel Tips,Teacher Travel Tips
Monday, September 12th, 2011
How to Teach About 9/11 Without Oversimplifying
As global educators, we are entrusted with the challenge of making the incomprehensible understood. The Los Angeles Times ran a nice cover story regarding the challenge that 9/11 presents for teachers and students. Ten years ago, I remember announcing the news of the Twin Towers terrorist attacks to my 9:00 a.m. 9th grade history students. We cried. We were stupefied, brought… [Read Full Article]Education Travel,Global Community,Global Education,Live Learn Travel,Teacher Highlights